Summer flowers

Normally we think that spring is the only season when plants are filled with beautiful flowers, but the truth is that it is not the only season. Yes, it is true that after spending a more or less cold winter, there are many species that want to welcome the return of good weather, pleasant temperatures and rains. But this color show is not over yet. And proof of this is this same post.

Yes, yes, here we are going to tell you what are the main summer flowers, those that can not be missing in any garden or patio if you want to celebrate the arrival of the warmest season of the year.

Hibiscus

The Hibiscus is a shrub native to Asia that begins to bloom in mid-spring and ends its season in early autumn. They grow to a height of 1-2m. Its flowers are large, 10-15cm in diameter, with 5 red, pink, white or bicolor petals. You can use it not only to have a pot, but also as a hedge.

Sunflower

The sunflower, whose scientific name is helianthus annus, Is the quintessential sun loving plant, and you could almost say that it is also summer. This annual herb native to America can be up to 3m tall, with large flowers up to 30cm in diameter. The best known is undoubtedly the one with yellow petals, but there are also those with red petals.

gazania

The gazania, or Gazania freezes in botanical lingo, it is a perennial herb native to South Africa that grows to 30-35cm tall. It is a beautiful plant that has a characteristic that makes it unique: its flowers open only if the sky is clear, so in summer you will see it many days with its flowers exposed in such a way that they will receive the rays of the star directly. You have it in several colors: yellow, orange, red, bicolor ..., so you can combine several to create an interesting colored carpet.

canna

Canna is a rhizomatous plant (sold as bulbous) that is planted in early spring and blooms in midsummer. She is originally from South America, and she is very, very pretty. There are some varieties that have ornamental leaves, and there are others in which their main attraction is their flowers. In any case, They all look great both in the gardens and in planters decorating the balcony or terrace.

Rosebush

The rose bush is a wonderful shrub native to Asia that cannot be missing in any garden. Its flowering season begins in spring and ends in the fall, with the summer season being the months when it is most beautiful. And it is not only necessary to highlight the beauty of its petals, but also the sweet scent that give off many of their flowers. Although it can be in semi-shade, it will grow best in areas where it is in the sun.

Geranium

Geraniums are also evergreen plants that have long been used to decorate patios. Proof of this are the fantastic patios they have in Andalusia, where every year they come alive thanks to these small, but precious summer flowers. They are native to the eastern Mediterranean region, and grow up to 60cm in height. You will find it with red, pink, white and orange flowers.

Dalia

Dahlia are rhizomatous plants (also sold as bulbous) that are planted in early spring, right at the end of winter in places where they receive direct sunlight, and bloom in summer and into fall. They are native to Mexico, and grow to a height of 30-40cm. From time to time new cultivars appear, but today you can already find an interesting great variety: there are them with double flowers, with single flowers, red, pink, white, or bicolor, with thin petals that give it a pompom appearance ... In short, if there is a genus of plants that flourish during the sunny season that has variety, this is undoubtedly the Dahlia.

Echinacea

Echinacea are perennial herbaceous plants native to eastern North America. They grow in places exposed to the sun up to a height of 2m, and have an inflorescence composed of purple flowers arranged in conical heads. It is one of those plants that they attract a lot of attention because of how curious its flowers are, and that they will make your summer unforgettable at least, in your garden 🙂.

Begonia

Begonias are rhizomatous plants (sold as indoor plants) native to the rainforests of America, Africa and Asia. There are many species, some taller than others, but those that are sold most often do not usually exceed 40cm in height. They have very beautiful and delicate flowers, red, orange or pink. Although it blooms in summer, unlike the ones we have seen so far, it needs to be protected from direct sunas otherwise it would burn.

Convolvulus

Convolvulus are annual plants native to the temperate and warm regions of the world. They are characterized by having undivided trumpet shaped flowers, of colors that can be white, lilac-bluish, pink, or bicolor that are exposed to the sun. They can grow up to 2m in height, but in cultivation they rarely exceed 30cm. They are particularly interesting for covering floors, but you can also have them in pots.

Zinnia

Zinnia are summer flowers that love the sun and heat, especially from Mexico that grow up to 40cm in height. They are perennial or annual herbaceous plants that brighten up the hot months in a spectacular way: its flowers are very showyThey are often double, of colors that can be red, orange, pink.

Lavender

Lavender is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region whose height is about 50cm. Its flowers appear distributed in lilac inflorescences. The plant is aromatic, that is, it gives off a very pleasant aroma, but also, repels mosquitoes. Indeed, to prevent these terrible insects from bothering you, you just have to put a few lavender plants in different corners of your garden, or on your terrace.

And so far our selection. Which one did you like the most? Do you know any other summer flowers?